ENTRANCE UNIVERSITY

The role of microplastics exposure in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease

Date:19/03/2026
Department:Department of Pharmaceutics
Author/Editor:Eric N Y Nyarko; Jones Gyamerah; Justice Kumi; Selorm Philip Segbefia; Sherif Hamidu; Sylvester Yao Lokpo; Derrick N. D. Dodoo; Micheal Opoku; Alberta Dzifa Dayie; Monica Adom; Henry Asare-Anane
Reference:10.1007/s42452-026-08584-3 Another publication by Jones G.…

This review examines the potential role of microplastic and nanoplastic exposure in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, exploring mechanisms including oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, blood–brain barrier disruption, and abnormal protein aggregation.